Vivant Water, MCWD ink 25-year deal to end Cebu water shortage

Vivant Water has entered into a 25-year joint venture agreement with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to address the ongoing water shortage in Metro Cebu.

The partnership will utilize Vivant Water's desalination plant in Cordova, Cebu, which is capable of producing 20 million liters of clean water daily.

MCWD will be responsible for distributing the desalinated water to its consumers throughout the affected areas.

This agreement comes in response to the severe water crisis experienced in early 2024, exacerbated by El Niño, which led to a significant daily water deficit for MCWD.

The water scarcity had previously impacted water distribution in parts of Talisay City and the southern district of Cebu City.

Vivant Corp. CEO Arlo Sarmiento expressed confidence that the partnership will provide a sustainable solution to the city's water challenges and support economic growth.